The Daily Life of a Down-on-Hard-Life Medicine Girl Supporting Her Family

Ye Yihai found Chun Ning all extraordinary people.

The group clearly stated that they were willing to come because their senior brother (or uncle) had mentioned it, and also because they admired Physician Xiao's character.

Therefore, even after so many years since my grandfather passed away, people still remember his name and are grateful for his kindness.

Isn't this legacy a valuable asset in itself?

Zhao Minghua was very pleased to learn that Chun Ning had found someone he could use.

It's okay if you don't know how, as long as you're willing to learn.

“Chuning will gradually take on the responsibilities of the Xiao family, so you don’t need to worry.”

"Yes, back when Grandfather had his accident, the Xiao family, consisting of a bunch of women and children, had nothing..."

I once thought that this was the end of it all.

Unexpectedly, years later, the Xiao family returned to the capital and became even more prominent.

Therefore, as long as you work hard and don't give up, there will always be a good outcome.

"Today is my second sister-in-law's one-month celebration, let's go there early."

As both her second sister-in-law and her best friend, Chunnuan specially prepared generous gifts for Qiuyan and her nephew.

When they arrived at the Zhuangyuan Mansion, they happened to encounter Madam Qiu's carriage.

"Chunnuan greets Madam. May Madam be well."

"You silly child, why are you being so polite?" Madam Qiu took Chun Nuan's arm and patted her hand. "I haven't thanked you yet. Yan'er has been causing me so much trouble. I was really worried to death. I never thought her marriage would be here."

Everyone in the capital knows that Miss Qiu is going to die young in her boudoir.

But no one expected that she would eventually marry the top scholar.

What was even more unexpected was that she not only had a good relationship with the top scholar, but was also loved by her mother-in-law, and had harmonious relations with her sisters-in-law, living a life like that of a fairy.

Madam Qiu visited her daughter twice and couldn't help but marvel at how fortunate her daughter was, being born as a woman herself.

In other families, the mother-in-law sets rules as soon as you enter the house, but Zhou Shi, the mother-in-law, treats her like her own daughter.

The tone and manner in which Yan'er spoke to her mother-in-law alarmed Madam Qiu.

He was worried that Zhou would be angry, but to his surprise, Zhou was no different than usual, and her affection for Yan'er was no less than his own.

While other families were engaged in fierce competition for household management, Yan'er always wanted to be a hands-off manager, and Zhou Shi also didn't want to manage household affairs.

Chunnuan told Qiuyan: It's normal. Your mother-in-law wants to rest. She was the same way back then. After she took over, she didn't really manage things. She mostly used the original team, and both she and her mother-in-law were very relaxed.

"Mother, Nuannuan, you've come."

After giving birth, Qiu Yan grew even more plump and healthy, with a rosy complexion and bright, sparkling eyes.

"Come and see my chubby son."

"Fatty" is the nickname Qiuyan gave to her son: "He's so cute, his hands and feet are like lotus roots, segmented, you just want to take a bite..."

"You..." Madam Qiu was both amused and exasperated when she heard her daughter speak of her child like that: "How can you talk about your own child like that?"

"Mother, it's true! Wet nurse, bring Fatty here quickly."

The little one was brought over, and Mrs. Qiu was overjoyed.

This is her eldest grandson. I'm so glad she didn't ruin this daughter.

"Come here, Nuannuan, let your aunt hug you too, so your nephew can share in your good fortune." Madam Qiu always said that Chunnuan was a blessed person, so she handed her grandson over.

"Okay, Auntie will give me a hug."

The little one was sleeping soundly, and just as Qiuyan had said: his hands and feet were like lotus roots, each segment white and tender, truly adorable.

Looking at the little one, Chunnuan made a decision: she would go home and find Zhao Minghua to have another one. At that moment, Zhao Minghua was watching his bookish second brother showing off that he could also take care of children.

“I’ve studied it carefully. Babies usually eat and sleep, and sleep most of the time. I’ve also asked the doctor, who said it’s because they’re growing.” Zhao Minglang then changed the subject: “However, if they start crying, it’s either because they’re hungry, they need to poop, or they’re sick. That’s the worst-case scenario, and we need to see a doctor…”

Zhao Minghua... this bookworm has changed careers and become a wet nurse?

Therefore, everyone changes, and how they change depends on the people they meet.

Who would have thought that someone who only knew how to read books back then would now be researching parenting tips?

He looks exactly like a stay-at-home dad.

She already spoiled her son enough, but she never expected that the Zhao family would produce another person who would spoil their son.

This was truly a huge surprise!
After showing off his son, Zhao Minglang still talked to his third son about some recent events.

The political landscape of the court can change in an instant; matters of the family, the state, and the world—everything requires worry.

"The floods in the Hubei and Hunan regions are severe, and the specific losses have not yet been reported to the imperial court." Zhao Minghua whispered to his second brother, "I estimate that grain prices will rise and the number of refugees will increase, so we need to be on guard."

"I've heard about this too, your grain store?"

“I have been stockpiling food, but I cannot profit from this national crisis.”

Zhao Minghua knew very well what he could and couldn't do, and both he and Chunnuan had principles.

There are some kinds of money he could earn, but he chooses not to.

“There are usually major epidemics after floods,” Zhao Minghua said. “There will be a lot of troubles afterward, and I’m really worried.”

As it turns out, Zhao Minghua's worries were not unfounded.

The next day, a report on the floods in the two lakes region was presented to the emperor.

What emperors fear most is two things: unrest on the borders and unrest among the people. If a memorial is submitted to his desk, it means that the emperor needs grain, silver, manpower, and supplies.

My head was spinning instantly.

The imperial court had to send officials to provide disaster relief.

As a result, Zhao Minglang and Xiao Chunming were handpicked.

This surprised them all.

After the court session, the two were summoned to the Imperial Study.

The emperor didn't treat the two as outsiders and directly explained the reason for their situation.

"My two beloved ministers experienced the rebellion of the King of Shu in Changzhou and were able to handle matters calmly under pressure. Moreover, you both know how to appease the people. After much consideration, I believe that only you two can put my mind at ease."

"This disaster relief effort is of paramount importance, and I entrust the well-being of the millions of people in the two lakes region to my two beloved ministers."

The emperor asked the two what they wanted.
While silver, grain, and cotton quilts were naturally required, Zhao Minglang and Xiao Chunming almost simultaneously requested medicinal herbs.

This greatly surprised the emperor, who then remembered that Xiao Chun-ning was the grandson of Imperial Physician Xiao, and that there must be a reason for him to request the medicinal herbs.

The emperor immediately asked him to draft a list of medicinal herbs and ordered the Imperial Medical Academy to prepare them.

Zhao Minglang and Chun Ning are going to the Hubei and Hunan regions for disaster relief, and Zhao Minghua and Chun Nuan are also taking it seriously.

"No official who has ever been in charge of disaster relief has ever had a good end."

They were either dragged into it or harmed.

Disaster relief is a lifesaver for ordinary people, but an opportunity for corrupt officials.

If you don't go along with them, they won't tolerate you.

The two men who went this time were both young officials who had no standing in the court and were essentially going out alone, with countless people watching to see what would happen. (End of Chapter)